History of the Present

History of the Present

Will Pennsylvania grocery prices decide the future of Ukraine and Gaza?

The Harris-Walz ticket has transformed the presidential race. But taking the pulse here in the US, it's clear that Trump could still win

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Timothy Garton Ash
Aug 31, 2024
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The saviours? (Image from the Harris campaign website)

On 5 November, people around the globe will tune in to watch the world election. It’s not a “world” election in the sense of the World Cup – a football championship in which many nations actively participate – but it’s much more than a World Series,…

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